tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746966435290102952024-03-06T12:03:09.214-08:00Louisiana AgritourismJoin our conversation about agritourism in Louisiana. Informative information from the LSU AgCenter will be posted on the blog to assist agritourism professionals in developing or expanding their agritourism ventures.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger457125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-19117207203859098422017-05-03T12:54:00.002-07:002017-05-03T12:54:24.758-07:00Soil Quality Workshop May 25th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-77014554886982177812017-01-31T01:00:00.000-08:002017-03-03T11:25:51.188-08:00Register for March Agritourism Safety Management Workshops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The March 7th workshop will be held at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station </b></div>
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<b>For March 7th, register at this link: <a href="http://www.lsuagriarcadia.eventbrite.com/">www.lsuagriarcadia.eventbrite.com</a></b></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-447146358419363392017-01-28T01:00:00.000-08:002017-01-28T01:00:19.958-08:00Register Now for Annie's Project in Jennings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Deborah Cross-Young, Annie's Project Lousiana State Coordinator, has announced the next round of Annie's Workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 4th and Saturday March 18th at the Jeff Davis Parish LSU AgCenter Office at 1006 South Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings, LA For more information contact Mrs. Cross-Young at 225-281-9470 or e-mail her at dcross1@outlook.com<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-9209304759222787162017-01-26T13:50:00.004-08:002017-01-27T13:16:56.543-08:00Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Webinar<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-27968823447908501352017-01-19T09:54:00.001-08:002017-01-19T09:54:45.158-08:00LA Women in Agriculture Conference, Feb. 9-10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a recent post, I shared that Amelia Kent and a group of Swedish youth were touring America. Quite by accident Keller McKowen, husband of Roberta McKowen, met them while they were at the Richland Tractor Equipment store. Keller invited them to the farm and later learned that they had been following their farm's Herding Facebook page and <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Louisiana Ranchers
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The Swedish Youth Farm Tour made a stop at Roberta McKowen, DVM's Grass Fed Lamb and Beef Agritourism Operation. They showcased , Louisiana Ranchers
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Attorney Rusty Rumley with the National Agricultural Law Center will be the featured speaker at two upcoming workshops on agritourism. Call today to reserve your spot; see details below:<br />
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Vegetable growers looking to grow pumpkins for fun or profit learned
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Louisiana’s harsh climate with heat, humidity and insects produces
challenges for pumpkin growers, Fontenot said. She recommended three varieties
from the first-year trials for pumpkin growers in the northern part of the state. For complete article, <a href="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/lbenedict/articles/page1477499748967" target="_blank">click here.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-7871462396670208522016-10-21T13:04:00.002-07:002016-10-21T13:04:20.299-07:00Marketing Strategies for Agritourism<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">HOLLY GEORGE, UC Cooperative Extension, has written an excellent paper on marketing agritourism, <a href="http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8444.pdf" target="_blank">click here to read more. </a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-58739715120204573572016-10-10T06:00:00.000-07:002016-11-01T08:08:38.657-07:00Agritourism Financial and Legal Liabilities Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station</div>
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LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station</div>
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Registration is required. Pre-registration ends November 3, 2016 and is needed for meal accommodations. The registration fee is $15 per person. When you register, please indicate the workshop you are interested in and make checks payable to “LSU AgCenter” with your name, address, email address, and phone number to Dr. Maria Bampasidou, LSU Campus, 234 Martin Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge, La. 70803.</div>
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Dora Ann Hatch</div>
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Dr. Maria Bampasidou</div>
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mbampasidou@agcenter.lsu.edu</div>
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Registration is required. Pre-registration ends November 3, 2016 and is needed for meal accommodations. The registration fee is $15 per person. When you register, please indicate the workshop you are interested in and make checks payable to “LSU AgCenter” with your name, address, email address, and phone number to Dr. Maria Bampasidou, LSU Campus, 234 Martin Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge, La. 70803.</div>
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Dora Ann Hatch</div>
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318-927-9654 x229</div>
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dhatch@agcenter.lsu.edu</div>
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Dr. Maria Bampasidou</div>
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225-578-2367</div>
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mbampasidou@agcenter.lsu.edu</div>
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An agenda, general information on agritourism,</div>
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www.lsuagcenter.com/agritourism</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-5868343407528053762016-10-04T05:48:00.000-07:002016-10-04T05:48:09.174-07:00Master Horseman clinic to feature renowned trainer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-1272399907490661462016-09-23T08:35:00.000-07:002016-09-23T08:35:17.935-07:00WesMar Farms Changing Focus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.wesmarfarms.com/" target="_blank">WesMar Farms</a>, a leader in the Louisiana agritourism industry, with their goat farm, pasteurized milk and many products will soon change their focus. Flooding has caused the Constantine's to create a new business plan. We wish them welll and appreciate what they have done for the agritourism industry in our state. <a href="http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/money/business/2016/09/22/flood-causes-louisiana-dairy-close/90829636/" target="_blank">Read more about their new future. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-89615682698379782342016-09-22T07:42:00.000-07:002016-09-22T07:42:06.390-07:00Mark Your Calendars for the Teddy BearFest in Tallulah, October 8, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-80324523090312343752016-08-29T02:00:00.000-07:002016-08-29T02:00:24.570-07:00Community Supported Agriculture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpktFTz3mqxJYaW9b4V-A5o2oTFjgaQw4huyElQLVo1T4ZYjwev42gUU1O3IAyRNDxrQXZmUU8Quff98FO1x-dXeH-se3dedEGN8fpWL-_PQda_Dp5ndRq5a_WkXD8A4GOEDWH2F1n6Y9T/s1600/mayhaws1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpktFTz3mqxJYaW9b4V-A5o2oTFjgaQw4huyElQLVo1T4ZYjwev42gUU1O3IAyRNDxrQXZmUU8Quff98FO1x-dXeH-se3dedEGN8fpWL-_PQda_Dp5ndRq5a_WkXD8A4GOEDWH2F1n6Y9T/s1600/mayhaws1.jpg" /></a>If you llike to grow vegetables consider "community supported agriculture." CSA's help the farmer share the cost of planting and harvest with members or shareholders and those members or shareholders receive fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables in return for their money.<br />
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<a href="http://www.localharvest.org/" target="_blank">Local Harvest</a> has 22 Louisiana listings for community supported agriculture. <a href="http://www.localharvest.org/csa/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more.<br />
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CSA's are eligible for coverage under the Louisiana Agritourism Limited Liability Law. <a href="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/~/media/system/8/2/7/0/8270dc48bea49c702f78a7b284ec74d9/agritourismfactsheetbyldaf.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more or contact Dora Ann Hatch with the LSU AgCenter at dhatch@agcenter.lsu.edu<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-12064225498462144102016-08-26T08:31:00.001-07:002016-08-26T08:31:21.053-07:00Farmers told to expect flood disaster aidLouisiana agriculture has been hard hit with the recent flooding. My hearts go out to each of you as you battle restoring your life to normalcy.<br />
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If you have been affected by the recent floods, please read the attached article so that you can seek economic compensation. <a href="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/rbogren/articles/page1472222416486" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-41244503964554363452016-08-17T00:30:00.000-07:002016-08-17T00:30:21.352-07:00Food Safety Modernization Act Class in Baton Rouge; Register by August 25, 2016The LSU AgCenter will host a three-day course on food safety regulations and best
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Administration experts about Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations
that require certain activities to be performed by people trained in foodborne
illness prevention. The course will cover developing food safety and recall
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Alliance</a> and is recognized by the FDA, said AgCenter food safety specialist
<a href="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/authors/ACAdhikari.htm">Achyut
Adhikari</a>. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate
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225-578-4475. Questions about course content should be directed to Adhikari at <a href="mailto:ACAdhikari@agcenter.lsu.edu">ACAdhikari@agcenter.lsu.edu</a> or
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-47873978767812467522016-08-12T08:18:00.000-07:002016-08-12T08:18:04.032-07:00Look for Agritourism Opportunities When You Travel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TNa3UGdzxRBk_9EllAdTilyPu27BvzVZ2AnUcx1xOXzktE1JZPeiiw3pzeJhsTibNf8_xghJadRcsKE1ZnjEbxpsATJl19vv3yEOREsnUEipgqS1KQkVMRaU_aj8DlQJ39AikMhO9M_P/s1600/apple+clustered+on+trees.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TNa3UGdzxRBk_9EllAdTilyPu27BvzVZ2AnUcx1xOXzktE1JZPeiiw3pzeJhsTibNf8_xghJadRcsKE1ZnjEbxpsATJl19vv3yEOREsnUEipgqS1KQkVMRaU_aj8DlQJ39AikMhO9M_P/s320/apple+clustered+on+trees.JPG" width="320" /></a>My husband and I spent our summer vacation in the Carolinas this year. We stopped in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina at tourism centers to ask about agritourism venues. Many of the states had agritourism listings in their tourism promotional materials.<br />
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One of our most memorable stops was in Waynesville, North Carolina where we visited Barber's Orchard Fruit Stand. The Barbers have been in business since 1932 and their stand was directly across from their apple orchard. We bought some apples and enjoyed them on our return home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-78194475016729945242016-08-09T07:21:00.002-07:002016-08-09T07:21:34.550-07:00USDA Announces national Farmers Market WeekNational Farmers Market Week is August 7-13, 2016! AMS has created branding to help farmers market managers promote their celebrations and build recognition of <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/NFMW%20proclamation%202016.pdf" target="_blank">National Farmers Market Week</a>. These branding graphics can be used to make posters, emails, buttons, and much more. We’re offering two color options: full-color, or a single-color (brown) format that can work as a neutral for markets with established branding.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-2643511985289669502016-07-27T11:08:00.001-07:002016-07-27T11:08:43.564-07:00Yellow Rails & Rice Festival Coming Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3674696643529010295.post-35038614386236505632016-06-29T06:25:00.002-07:002016-06-29T06:25:49.413-07:00MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR TEDDY’S BEARFEST ’16 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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your family and friends and come on out to help celebrate the 10</span><sup style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">
anniversary of Teddy’s Bearfest’16: A Historical Celebration, commemorating
President Theodore Roosevelt’s successful bear hunt expedition in Madison
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festival is free, starting at 9:00 a.m. with a parade featuring the Madison High School Marching Band. All genres of music will be showcased for the entire
family to enjoy, along with lots of food, arts, crafts and children's activities
as well as educational and informational exhibits highlighting, live animal and
artifacts from the Tensas Wildlife Refuge and Poverty Point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Date: October 8, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Time: 9:00am-7:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Where: Courthouse Square, downtown Tallulah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cost: Free<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Contact:
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Madison
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1-888-744-8410<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Mark your calendars for June 18th and travel To Gilliam, LA.The event is open 9am to 3pm. For more information about the festival </span><a href="http://www.redrivercrossroadshistorical.org/sunflowertrail/" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">click here.</a> </h3>
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I went several years ago and enjoyed making pictures of family members surrounded by sunflowers.</div>
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